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November 30,
Christmas is Coming - December's Culture Article

Christmas is Coming

Santa Claus

by Margaret Watson

One year someone bet me that I could not buy all my Christmas presents in one shop in August. It took about three quarters of an hour. My brother in law takes even less time.  For some reason he thinks it appropriate to give everyone, even small children, vouchers from the local "do it yourself" store. These I then have to buy off the children and they make good bargainers.

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November 1,
London Travel - Travel Article November

London Travel

London

Original photo by  Atomic Puppy

by Rishi Chandra (edited by Lynne Hand)

London is a visitor friendly place and travelling around in London is very well provided for, with various forms of transportation. The most common mode of transport is the  London Underground (aka The Tube) and it operates throughout the day [from early morning to late at night]. Other forms include  buses, taxis etc. The whole city is divided into 6 zones with zone 1 and 2 referred to as 'Central London'.

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November 1,
Tea, High Tea And Afternoon Tea - Culture Article

Tea

by Marcus Stout

What are the differences between tea the drink, tea the meal, high tea and afternoon tea?

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October 1,
People Who Work For You - Business English Article

How To Learn More About The People Who Work For You

Sharon is a manager in a retail store. Phil has just become a foreman on the shop floor of a large manufacturer. Chris has just been promoted to team leader. They've all heard that they'll do better if they learn about the people who work for them. They just don't know how.

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October 1,
Scuba Diving in Africa - Travel Article October

Discover The Hospitality And Magic Of Africa's Waters


Original photo by Moron noodle

Scuba Diving

by Matthias Zeitler (edited by Lynne Hand)

Scuba diving is an amazing activity that allows your body and mind to be active in a wonderful way. Seeing the world that exists underwater transports you to a dream world full of creatures and colours.

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October 1,
Korean Wedding Customs - October's Culture Article

Korean Wedding Traditions

Valentines Day

by Rafi Michael (edited by Lynne Hand)

In the past, the marriage between a man and woman in Korea represented the joining of two families, rather than the joining of two individuals. As such, the event was often called Taerye (Great Ritual), and people from all over participated. Steeped in traditional Confucian values, the ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and elaborate, from the pairing of the couple to the rituals performed after the ceremony.

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